1. What does CBD stand for?
CBD is the acronym for Cannabidiol, a promising cannabinoid found in plants.
2. Where does CBD oil come from? (what is the difference between hemp and marijuana?)
CBD is derived from the plant, Cannabis Sativa L. This name refers to all varieties of the plant including both hemp and medical/recreational cannabis (formerly referred to as “marijuana”). While hemp and medical/recreational cannabis share similar names, the one main difference between the levels of the intoxicating compound, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Agricultural hemp is naturally high in CBD and is classified as less than 0.3% THC in the dry weight material. [...]

Hemp is one of the healthiest and most potentially lucrative crops that can be grown on an industrial scale. Unfortunately, farmers in the United States are barred from growing hemp without a special permit. A growing health trend, hemp has estimated retail sales of $500 million dollars in the U.S., according to the coordinators of Hemp History Week. However, the plant is still prohibited from being grown on industrial farms in America. The U.S. is one of very few industrialized countries in the world that still prohibits hemp farming. America has a deep history with this controversial crop. In the 1700s, [...]